Sumatran Tigers: Apex Predators
Sumatran tigers are apex predators, meaning they have no natural predators in their ecosystem.
Threats from Human Activities
However, they face significant threats from humans:
- Habitat loss and fragmentation: Deforestation and human encroachment are declining tiger populations.
- Poaching: Tigers are hunted for body parts used in traditional medicine and trade.
- Human-wildlife conflict: Expanding human populations lead to conflict and retaliation killings.
While Sumatran tigers don't have natural predators in the wild, they are facing significant threats from humans, which are their biggest enemy.